Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
On October 16, 1992, a remarkable and eclectic array of performers gathered at New York's Madison Square Garden to honor Bob Dylan's 30th year of recording. The Clancy Brothers, Johnny Cash, Eddie Vedder, and Lou Reed were among the musical greats that performed during the four-hour event, which was sold out. The performance, called the Bobfest by participant Neil Young, included a cast of musical notables singing carefully chosen and often surprise Dylan songbook choices. At the conclusion of the night, the man of honor returned on stage to gently bring it all home. In a world of all-star celebrity gatherings, the Bob Dylan tribute stood out as a genuine musical event.
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On October 16, 1992, a remarkable and eclectic array of performers gathered at New York's Madison Square Garden to honor Bob Dylan's 30th year of recording. The Clancy Brothers, Johnny Cash, Eddie Vedder, and Lou Reed were among the musical greats that performed during the four-hour event, which was sold out. The performance, called the Bobfest by participant Neil Young, included a cast of musical notables singing carefully chosen and often surprise Dylan songbook choices. At the conclusion of the night, the man of honor returned on stage to gently bring it all home. In a world of all-star celebrity gatherings, the Bob Dylan tribute stood out as a genuine musical event.
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